We spent Christmas day in Harpenden, about an hour outside of London. After getting through the mountain of presents, we had some breakfast and proceede to play board games and watch the DVD's we all got for Christmas.
We ended up eating lunch about 5pm and by that time everyone was starving, but we all had a good time.
Wednesday, December 29, 2004
Christmas with Bec
We spent Christmas this year in the UK. Christmas with bec means a lot more presents than I have seen in my life before. Yes all those presents under the tree are for 2 people.
Darwin Formal Hall
A couple of weeks ago, I attended my first formal hall at Darwin College. The three course meal was pretty tasty.
Some pictures below.
Some pictures below.
Thursday, November 25, 2004
Wine tasting...
Attended a Wine tasting night for Penfolds last night. The night was organised by the Wine Society and allowed us to taste some pretty expensive wines. The guy presenting the wines was Peter Gago, the chief winemaker from Penfolds. The tasting list was as follows;
1. 2001 Yattarna
2. 2001 Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz
3. 2001 Bin 389 Cab Shiraz
4. 1999 St Henri Shiraz
5. 2001 Magill Estate Shiraz
6. 2001 RWT Barossa Valley Shiraz
7. 2001 Bin 707 Cab Sauv
8. 1996 Kalimna Block 42 Cabernet Sauvignon
9. 1999 Grange
10.1985 Grange
So the bottles of wine ranged from about $20(AUD) up to over $300. Seeing the tasting cost 6 pounds, it was a pretty worthwile night.
1. 2001 Yattarna
2. 2001 Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz
3. 2001 Bin 389 Cab Shiraz
4. 1999 St Henri Shiraz
5. 2001 Magill Estate Shiraz
6. 2001 RWT Barossa Valley Shiraz
7. 2001 Bin 707 Cab Sauv
8. 1996 Kalimna Block 42 Cabernet Sauvignon
9. 1999 Grange
10.1985 Grange
So the bottles of wine ranged from about $20(AUD) up to over $300. Seeing the tasting cost 6 pounds, it was a pretty worthwile night.
Tuesday, November 23, 2004
Glasgo Trip
So I got up early on friday Morning to catch the bus to Stanstead. I was flying on Ryan air to glasgow for the rugby. I managed to get to the airport on time but my friends did not. So it was off to get some food and wait for my friends.
I went to pret a manager for an egg an tomato sandwich on rye. £1.60, good stuff. Following that I topped up my mobile at Boots. Then I sat down and looked around at the airport which reminds me of a big shed.
When gansey and Jo arrived, we decided to hire a car and drive to Glasgow. Road Trip!!! It cost £105 plus fuel compared to £80 each on the train.
We travelled up the M1 motorway and then the M6, with a £3 toll to Glasgow. We stayed with Colin and Laura, some friends of Gainsey's in an old bed and breakfast.
The next morning we made our way into Glasgow to drop off the car at Avis. After filling the car with fuel (avis charge £1.75 per litre), we caught a taxi to Buchanin Street in Glasgow.
We arrived at Buchanin street and had a look at a few shops. Ganesy and I went to the drum and monkey pub, where suprisingly, a lot of people were wearing kilts. Jo proceeded to shop and Ganesy and I had a £3.80 Hoegarrden before we all caught a taxi to the rugby.
The temperture at the rugby was less than ideal, I think my berries were the size of peas. I don't know how the aussie players could handle the ball in that cold. We were sitting in row P which was pretty close to the action. The final score in the game was Australia 31 Scotland 17.
After the rugby, we went to a few pubs in town before settling down at the Buddha bar. After getting home at about 1pm and being ripped off by a taxi driver, (watch them in Glasgow).
The next day was Sunday and after sleeping in we finally made it to the train for Edinburgh. We visisted the city and had a quick look around. I only saw the famous Edinburgh Castle from a distance and walked up to the royal mile where we grabbed a bite to eat at an italian restaurant (no haggis for me).
The next day it was on the plane, yes we made it this time, and home to Cambridge.
I went to pret a manager for an egg an tomato sandwich on rye. £1.60, good stuff. Following that I topped up my mobile at Boots. Then I sat down and looked around at the airport which reminds me of a big shed.
When gansey and Jo arrived, we decided to hire a car and drive to Glasgow. Road Trip!!! It cost £105 plus fuel compared to £80 each on the train.
We travelled up the M1 motorway and then the M6, with a £3 toll to Glasgow. We stayed with Colin and Laura, some friends of Gainsey's in an old bed and breakfast.
The next morning we made our way into Glasgow to drop off the car at Avis. After filling the car with fuel (avis charge £1.75 per litre), we caught a taxi to Buchanin Street in Glasgow.
We arrived at Buchanin street and had a look at a few shops. Ganesy and I went to the drum and monkey pub, where suprisingly, a lot of people were wearing kilts. Jo proceeded to shop and Ganesy and I had a £3.80 Hoegarrden before we all caught a taxi to the rugby.
The temperture at the rugby was less than ideal, I think my berries were the size of peas. I don't know how the aussie players could handle the ball in that cold. We were sitting in row P which was pretty close to the action. The final score in the game was Australia 31 Scotland 17.
After the rugby, we went to a few pubs in town before settling down at the Buddha bar. After getting home at about 1pm and being ripped off by a taxi driver, (watch them in Glasgow).
The next day was Sunday and after sleeping in we finally made it to the train for Edinburgh. We visisted the city and had a quick look around. I only saw the famous Edinburgh Castle from a distance and walked up to the royal mile where we grabbed a bite to eat at an italian restaurant (no haggis for me).
The next day it was on the plane, yes we made it this time, and home to Cambridge.
Thursday, November 18, 2004
Hey it just snowed
After getting home from yoga, it began to snow. Having never seen snow before, Bek and I went out into the street and proceeded to throw snowballs around. Funny aussies in the street.
Digital Drawings..
While I have been in Cambridge I have been working on some digital drawings. Some of Perth and some of Cambridge. I use my Wacom Graphire 2 for this but its funny how you can buy a pencil for 50 cents and a tablet for around $180 and they practically do the same thing (only you don't get RSI with the pencil).
Innovation in Cambridge
Silicon.com has released a news story regarding innovation in Cambridge. One intersting item is the projector for ipods. Pretty cool stuff. Lets hope its out soon.
Read More...
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Trip to Glasgow
I'm off to Glasgow tomorrow for 4 days, back on Monday. I'm going to watch Australia play in the second rugby test against Scotland. The match is being played at Hampden Park in Scotland.
A mate managed to get me a plan ticket from Stanstead airport on Ryan Air. You can fly with these guys for 3 pounds to italy from the UK. Cheapest airline I've ever seen.
A mate managed to get me a plan ticket from Stanstead airport on Ryan Air. You can fly with these guys for 3 pounds to italy from the UK. Cheapest airline I've ever seen.
Wednesday, November 17, 2004
When friends visit...
Had Des and his girlfriend, Michelle visit last weekend. So I had to do the tour of Cambridge. Unfortunately, I was a less than perfect guide, preferring to look around at shops rather than the brilliant Architecture in Cambridge. Des and Michelle had just come from Africa and are on a round the world trip.
James, Des and Michelle
James, Des and Michelle
Who designed this??
I always thought the famous mathematical bridge at Queens college Cambridge was designed by Newton. It was actually designed by William Etheridge. Read more about it here.
Mathematical Bridge at Queens College (Not designed by Newton, but William Etheridge)
Mathematical Bridge at Queens College (Not designed by Newton, but William Etheridge)
Sunday, November 14, 2004
Bonfire night
Some images from Bonfire night on the 5th November. Held at Midsummer Common Cambridge.
James and Bekky
James and Bekky
Friday, November 12, 2004
Yoga Classes in Cambridge
Compared to Australia, or Perth for that matter, there are not that many Ashtanga Yoga classes in Cambridge. There is a yoga run buy the CUYS which has a lot of different classes, not just Ashtanga yoga and also Ashtanga Yoga Cambridge.
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